When the Norwegian Gem cruise ship pulls into port Thursday, passengers will be able to browse works from local artists, thanks to a new art zone set up by the city of Portland.The "Waterfront Marketplace" which is located between the Maine State Pier and the Ocean Gateway Terminal will only be used on days when ships with 1,000 or more passengers are scheduled to be in town. The zone will provide a space where artists can display and sell their works on those days. Currently, many vendors set up around the Maine State Pier when a cruise ship arrives.The new art zone goes into effect on Wednesday. The Norwegian Gem is scheduled to bring in more than 2,300 passengers to the city.

PORTLAND, Maine —

When the Norwegian Gem cruise ship pulls into port Thursday, passengers will be able to browse works from local artists, thanks to a new art zone set up by the city of Portland.

The "Waterfront Marketplace" which is located between the Maine State Pier and the Ocean Gateway Terminal will only be used on days when ships with 1,000 or more passengers are scheduled to be in town. The zone will provide a space where artists can display and sell their works on those days. Currently, many vendors set up around the Maine State Pier when a cruise ship arrives.

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The new art zone goes into effect on Wednesday. The Norwegian Gem is scheduled to bring in more than 2,300 passengers to the city.